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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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